West Elm had a mirrored garland that I really wanted-but it was about $40! I thought about the extra mini circle mirror pieces that I had on hand and figured that I could make one myself. I spent my Saturday night putting my glue gun through some serious work. I plan on buying more mirror pieces in squares to make another one. The sparkle & shine it gives when the lights hit it is magical.

The other project that kept my Saturday so exciting was this accordion flower garland! My fingers are sore from all the folding & from the hot glue. I have been stalking the tree pick section at Michael's this week-love the sparkle & glitter.

Now I need to buy some hooks to hang these two garlands on our fireplace...

LaVaughn is one HAPPY man! The one thing that was missing from this house on our list when we were house hunting was a deck. This house had so much more then we thought we could afford-so no deck was not a big deal. We have been wanting to add a deck for a while and thank goodness we were able to add one this month. This is where LaVaughn was able to do some designing-I stepped back. He did an amazing job, the deck is so nice.

My addition to the JBS DT garland project! Each DT member is making an item to add to the garland and you can see the project on the inspiration blog. I used Jenni's new Christmas line papers & brad...and some mini tree decorations from Michael's(Santa, snowman, tree pick).

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Keisha, these photos (as usual) are absolutely stunning. To which extend are they a product of your camera and talent and actions/ photoshop? I've come across Totally Rad and I'm addicted to it but wondering if I still need a new camera. My interior shots never come out nearly as great as yours. On another note; your girls' hair always look so beautiful. Is their hair natural like that, relaxed or do you just have the perfect product? My girls are bi-racial and while my little one has my caucasian hair, my older one has my husbands hair. She's 9 and likes her hair straight. I don't believe in relaxing but any moisture in the air and it curls right back ... I've gone thru tons of products, both drugstore and expansive ones. Would love to hear your thoughts! Thanks!!!

Hi Claudia...My photos have a lot of magic added to them to make them look as if I know what I am doing! Speedlite & photo actions are always involved at some point. I LOVE Totally Rad-I use their free set-Happy Happy is a nice was to soften some of my photos. Most of my photos have 4Hens actions added to them.

My girls hair is chemically relaxed, I would like to get away from doing that someday. I relax Kiela's with Just for Me once a month. Amira & I get our hair done at an salon once a month. For your girls-I would not relax. I am no expert...I do love Mizani products to maintain & moisturize. And Carol's Daughter is great-everything smells good too!! I love this Tui spay mist-moist & shine, smells really good. My friend gave me some Argan oil-it's like magic...makes Kiela's hair super soft & easy to comb through. To help straighten & smooth Kiela's hair I use a round vented brush after washing when I blow dry her hair(with a heat protection). And then she usually gets it flat iron-this is our routine every Sunday. I don't do any heat the rest of the week.

There is also a line called Mixed Chicks-I want to try these. I hope this helps you & let me know if you try something!!

PS-I found a lot of good youtube videos with girls giving some good tips for black hair care here & here

Keisha, I'm having the most difficult time trying to post here lately - on my end I'm sure. Anyway, I just wanted to say these girls are stunning, beautiful and I love how they look so serene and happy in there. Amazing costumes, love the pumpkin patch - lots of creative shots there.

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Two weeks ago West Elm had their pillows on sale and I had a 15% off email-perfect time to get some new pillows for the chairs. Again with neutral tones & metallics! I am waiting on one more pillow that was on backorder. I really love the Mongolian lamb and I would LOVE another-when they are on sale again. Our new sofa came yesterday and it needs new pillows-I am hoping for another sale real soon.